Why
would we want trees in the city? Trees are beautiful and they improve the
quality of life for people in many ways. Trees help clean the air of harmful
pollutants, trees help stabilize the land, trees help cool the hot summer
air in urban areas, tree-lined streets discourage speeding traffic, trees
provide a home for wildlife, trees are pleasant to look at and give people a
sense of well-being. Well cared for trees in parks and along city streets
make it apparent that people care about their town.

Through the integration of its population into every aspect of quality education, civic improvements, community appearance, commerce and recreation, Maize shall preserve its small town atmosphere and become the best small city in Kansas.